The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Warstopper Program is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to gather data on Samarium and Gadolinium metal usage, aiming to establish a material buffer. This is for information and planning only, not a solicitation for proposals. The government seeks details on metal grades, purity levels, physical forms, annual volume requirements, and expected demand over the next five years. Responses must be submitted via email by 3:00 PM EST on July 17, 2026. No budget or performance location is specified.

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Warstopper Program is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to gather data on Samarium and Gadolinium metal usage for establishing a material buffer, not a solicitation for proposals. The agency seeks details on metal grades, purity levels, physical forms, annual volume requirements, and expected demand over the next five years to support DPAS-rated orders. Responses must be submitted via email by 17JULY26 before 3pm EST, with no payment provided for response costs. No budget amounts or performance location are specified in this RFI. This information will help prospective bidders assess their interest in potential future contracting opportunities.